Cheap Valentine Card Roundup

It’s that time of year when it’s cool to be crafty and make your own valentines – whether or not you have kids. But is it cheapest? I set out to find cheap and easy Valentine card ideas for my [...]

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DIY Paper Plate Basket

Too cute!

DIY Floral Arrangement

I love this simple & cute DIY tutorial at Ciao Bella for arranging flowers. Dahlias are gorgeous aren’t they? These would make sweet little reception centerpieces. See the full tutorial here. Tweet This Post

Teacher Gift: Apple Cake Pops

I love this idea from Skip to my Lou. Apple Cake Pops as a back-to-school teacher gift! Green Tic-Tacs for the stems. How creative! See the tutorial here. Tweet This Post

Ways to Dress Up the Reception Site


 String lights from the ceiling. Rent or borrow large rugs to add warmth to the room.
 Circle the base of the cake with shimmering chiffon fabric in white or gold. 
 Dress up serving ware with ribbons, flowers, or [...]

Inexpensive Centerpieces

Place vases of water in the center of your reception tables for your bridesmaids to place their bouquets in after the wedding. On the additional tables, create inexpensive centerpieces. Here are several ideas: Candles & Mirrors Purchase flat mirrors from [...]

Wedding Favors: Fill a Thank-You Treat Bag

This is a fabulously cheap party favor idea my friend Maya sent: The wedding I did a couple weeks ago had a candy table set up with little bags that had stamps saying “thank you” on them. Then we filled [...]

Cheap Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

For “Cheap Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day,” visit this article I wrote for ninetyandnine.com. For more cheap tips, visit my blog, Cheap Ways To … Tweet This Post